Beginner Wheel Class: 11/7/24 Session 1 and 11/21/24 Session 2

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: ">"Throwing is&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: rgb(211, 227, 253); color: rgb(4, 12, 40); font-family: ">a method of forming pottery vessels on a potter's wheel</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: ">&nbsp;(1). This method of pot formation was used by ancient Greek potters when they made their vases and is still used today."</span><div><font color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98); font-family: pt-sans, sans-serif"><font size="3">Disclaimer: Throwing takes a significant amount of stability and dexterity.&nbsp; Please note that the goal is for each student to leave having made something that can be completed and trimmed for the following class, but this is not a guarantee,&nbsp; neither is size or structure.&nbsp; Clay projects are also not guaranteed to be fired to a usable condition as items may crack or break in the kiln.&nbsp; Our staff does the best to alleviate circumstantial variables but problems may still occur.&nbsp; &nbsp;If any problems should occur, Your Plate or Mine will not be held responsible for said damages.&nbsp; </font></span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98); font-family: pt-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><font color="#000000"><br></font><div><br></div><div>Join us for your very first pottery wheel experience perfect for ages 16 and up! This class is beginner level.&nbsp; Students will learn some clay basics, terminology, tools and techniques as an introduction to this medium.&nbsp; This class is broken up into two sessions as there are different stages to throwing pottery.&nbsp;<font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98); font-family: pt-sans, sans-serif">Second session is always exactly 14 days later to allow pottery to dry to a leather hard state for trimming.</span>&nbsp;</font>Both sessions are mandatory for this class.&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 18px">$80&nbsp;</span>Your cost is the total of both sessions and includes instruction, clay, use of tools/equipment, glazing and both firings.</div><div><br></div><div>Session 1:&nbsp;</div><div>Types of clay</div><div>Wedging</div><div>Components of a pottery wheel</div><div>Throwing</div><div>Relevant tools and their uses</div><div>Correct storage and handling for drying pottery</div><div>Proper studio/tools/equipment clean-up&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Session 2:</div><div>Clay dryness</div><div>Trimming&nbsp;</div><div>Relevant tools and their uses</div><div>Carving and sgraffito techniques</div><div>Under-glazing</div><div>Finishing/firing</div><div><br></div><div>All pieces will be finished with a clear food safe glaze by our staff and put through their final firing process before they will be ready for pick-up 10-14 days from your second session.&nbsp; You will be notified when your pieces are ready for pick up.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>By taking 2 or more clay and/or wheel classes with us, you become eligible to sign up for open studio hours where you can work independently on your own projects.&nbsp; If this interests you, please ask us for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Ticket reservations are required for all classes a minimum of 24 hours before the event.&nbsp; Classes start promptly at listed times and will take the entire time listed.&nbsp; please arrive a few minutes early to get settled.&nbsp; Snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) are permitted.<br></div></div>